Activity Director

Goldwater Care; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k after 6 months of service

Job summary

Goldwater Care in Gibson City, IL is seeking an Activity Director responsible for creating an ongoing program of activities to meet residents' interests and overall well-being, based on thorough assessments.

The role includes planning a monthly calendar, supervising Activity Aides, documenting MDS progress, and collaborating with the Administrator on the activity budget, including funding strategies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an Activity Directors training course.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a social or recreational program.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan activities.
• Prepare, plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities.
• Oversight of Activity Aides.
• Properly document MDS reports and progress notes.
• Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including creatively sourcing funds.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Activity Director training course completed

Job description

The Activity Director provides ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and plan activities
• Prepare, plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities
• Oversight of Activity Aides
• Properly document MDS reports and progress notes
• Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including creatively sourcing funds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of a training course for Activity Directors
• 2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills